
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,965
- BGG rating
- 6.9
A Brief History of the World
- 3–6 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 2.9/5
- 2009

2017
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War Vikings is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Vicente (Vince) Martin and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
The great game of strategy, now disputed in the territories of Scandinavia in the ninth century! It has two rule options: the traditional one that everyone knows; and advanced, which features an unprecedented game mechanic where you can use Viking ships for your sea attacks, plus the powers of the Nordic gods Freya, Thor, Odin, Loki and Hela. It also brings miniatures that simulate the warriors, commanders and boats to leave as more exciting battles. Feel yourself in the role of a true Viking leader. Lend your goal and define your strategy. Attack at the right time, defend your territories and protect your borders. Master entire territories, invade and conquer the opposing territories. But he knows the power of his army well, for, just as in great wars, badly planned attacks can make great powers fall, while smaller armies can become powerful empires if they use the right strategy. Challenge your friends to an exciting war in the Nordic territories and become the most feared and respected Viking King in all of Scandinavia! —description from the publisher (translated) O grande jogo da estratégia, agora disputado nos territórios da Escandinávia no século IX! Possui duas opções de regra: a tradicional que todos conhecem; e a avançada, que traz uma mecânica de jogo inédita onde você poderá usar barcos vikings para seus ataques por mar, além dos poderes dos deuses nórdicos Freya, Thor, Odin, Loki e Hela. Traz também miniaturas que simulam os guerreiros, comandantes e barcos para deixar as batalhas mais emocionantes. Sinta-se no papel de um verdadeiro líder Viking. Sorteie seu objetivo e defina a sua estratégia. Ataque na hora certa, defenda seus territórios e proteja suas fronteiras. Domine territórios inteiros, invada e conquiste os territórios adversários. Mas conheça bem o poder de seu exército, pois, assim como nas grandes guerras, ataques mal planejados podem fazer grandes potências cair, enquanto exércitos menores podem virar poderosos impérios se usarem a estratégia certa. Desafie seus amigos para uma emocionante guerra nos territórios nórdicos e torne-se o Rei Viking mais temido e respeitado de toda a Escandinávia! —description from the publisher (Portuguese)
War Vikings supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The catalogue lists War Vikings for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
War Vikings has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
War Vikings belongs to these categories: Wargame. Its main mechanics are Set Collection, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of War Vikings are: Vicente (Vince) Martin. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists War Vikings as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.